Cheese Science Archives

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Why Some Cheeses Are Made By Curd Washing (How-To Guide)

Why Some Cheeses Are Made By Curd Washing (How-To Guide)

Jonah KincaidNov 21, 20248 min read

Curd washing is a traditional cheesemaking technique that shapes the…

6 Reasons Why American Cheese Melts So Well When Heated

6 Reasons Why American Cheese Melts So Well When Heated

Jonah KincaidNov 19, 202410 min read

American Cheese is loved for its ability to melt into…

How To Control Humidity For Ageing Homemade Cheese (1)

How Much Humidity Do You Need For Ageing Homemade Cheese?

Jonah KincaidNov 7, 202411 min read

Different types of cheese need different humidity levels, so let’s…

Why Cheesemakers Use Calcium Chloride When Making Cheese

Why Cheesemakers Use Calcium Chloride When Making Cheese

Jonah KincaidNov 6, 20247 min read

Calcium chloride is essential in cheesemaking, restoring calcium balance in…

Why Chlorinated Water Is Bad For Cheesemaking (& How To Fix It)

Why Chlorinated Water Is Bad For Cheesemaking (& How To Fix It)

Jonah KincaidNov 6, 20245 min read

Using chlorinated water in cheesemaking can disrupt bacterial balance and…

Is Hard Water Or Soft Water Better For Cheesemaking

Is Hard Water Or Soft Water Better For Cheesemaking?

Jonah KincaidNov 5, 202411 min read

Curious how water hardness can make or break your cheese?…

Is Paneer Vegetarian (Can All Vegetarians Eat Paneer)

Is Paneer Vegetarian? (Can All Vegetarians Eat Paneer?)

Jonah KincaidNov 5, 20245 min read

Is Paneer truly vegetarian? This question stirs curiosity among food…

Cheesemaker Salting Wensleydale curds

Best Type Of Salt To Use For Cheesemaking (& What To Avoid)

Jonah KincaidNov 2, 20246 min read

Choosing the right type of salt is crucial for texture,…

Role Of Thermized Milk In Cheesemaking (Versus Raw Milk)

Role Of Thermized Milk In Cheesemaking (Versus Raw Milk)

Jonah KincaidNov 1, 20247 min read

When making cheese, thermized milk is an option that balances…

High Sodium Cheeses Why Too Much Salt Is Bad For Your Health (1)

High Sodium Cheeses: Why Salty Cheeses May Be Bad For You

Jonah KincaidOct 26, 202412 min read

You can’t make cheese without salt but too much salt…

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